The Top 7 took to the stage to celebrate Mother’s Day and kick off a 2-part Disney Night event, and by the end of the night the American Idol Top 5 was officially revealed!
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The most magical night of the season has finally arrived on American Idol! We’re of course referring to Disney Night, which is always a fan-favorite among the season’s themed weeks. This season, we’re getting a double dose of Disney with a two-night Disney event, which kicked off tonight with the Top 7 heading out to the Disneyland Resort to get into the spirit as they take the Idol stage to perform Disney classics in hopes of winning over America.

In addition to performing songs from the Disney songbook with the help of guest mentor Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Top 7 will also be celebrating Mother’s Day with tributes to their moms and the women in their lives who helped shape them into the individuals they’ve become.

At stake? That would be a place in the Top 5! Tonight, two more artists find their American Idol journeys coming to a close with a double elimination. With the season finale coming next Sunday night, every performance matters, and there is no telling which contestants will be heading home when the night is over!

Before we get into the results from the night, let’s take a look at the Top 7’s song selections for the night and what the judges had to say about the performances!

Gabby Samone

Disney Night Song: “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana

Judge feedback: The judges loved Gabby’s rendition of the Moana anthem, particularly the amazing high notes she hit. Luke called it the clearest delivery from Gabby this season, from top to bottom, with a powerful ending that gave us the Gabby we know and love.

Mother’s Day Dedication Night Song: “Home” from The Wiz

Judge feedback: Lionel loved how Gabby performed the song as if she was closing the night with a showstopper, with Luke calling it his favorite performance from Gabby this season — one that left Carrie in awe of Gabby’s talents.

Jamal Roberts

Disney Night Song: “Go the Distance” from Hercules

Judge feedback: Luke praised him for taking the song to the next level, while Lionel praised him for not just walking the walk but talking the talk with a powerful performance of the Hercules power ballad, comparing him to the legendary Otis Redding.

Mother’s Day Dedication Night Song: “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke

Judge feedback: Luke called it humbling to watch how truly good Jamal is as an artist and praised him for his timing and delivery. Carrie called the performance a reminder of why he’s in the Top 7 and continues in the competition, as Lionel left the world with three key words: vote, vote, vote.

Breanna Nix

Disney Night Song: “Reflection” from Mulan

Judge feedback: Taking on one of the best songs from the Mulan soundtrack, Breanna was praised for picking the perfect song, with Lionel commending her for making the song even more emotional and passionate in a performance that had Carrie fighting back tears.

Mother’s Day Dedication Night Song: “Like My Mother Does” by Lauren Alaina

Judge feedback: Kicking off the Mother’s Day performances, Luke called it a perfect song selection. Lionel praised her for the emotion she brought to the song, while Carrie praised her beautiful performance.

John Foster

Disney Night Song: “Almost There” from The Princess and the Frog

Judge feedback: Taking on a favorite from The Princess and the Frog, Carrie loved how John still managed to make a song so outside his comfort zone feel like him. Meanwhile, Luke praised him for his charismatic performance.

Mother’s Day Dedication Night Song: “Believe” by Brooks & Dunn

Judge feedback: After getting our second standing ovation from the judges of the night, Carrie called the performance perfect. Luke praised John for surprising him every week and his likability, which he pointed out has surely helped the fans fall in love with him, as Lionel told him that the performance made him now believe in him as an artist.